Creamy Scrambled Eggs

Learn all the secrets to making perfectly creamy scrambled eggs with this simple recipe and a few easy techniques!

Cooking eggs is a cornerstone to any good cook’s techniques and today we’re tackling what makes a good pan of scrambled eggs! Spoiler alert: there’s zero complicated steps and no fancy ingredients required.

I actually learned some of the techniques we’re using today from Gordon Ramsay during an episode of MasterChef and I was so excited to apply a few of his tips to my own scrambled egg game.

Gordon recommends using the not-so-secret ingredient of sour cream in scrambled eggs to get a perfect creamy texture and pairing that with my slower cooking method and wow, does it ever transform the eggs from “okay” to a real breakfast indulgence.

Trust me, you’ll never take your eggs any other way again.

These Scrambled Eggs feature…

• A perfectly creamy and fluffy texture
• Minutes to make and a blank canvas for many breakfast creations
• Only 3 simple ingredients needed

Making the Scrambled Eggs

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

• Unsalted butter
• Eggs
• Sour cream

Choosing Your Pan

Always use a nonstick pan when making scrambled eggs to prevent eggs from sticking to the pan during cooking. We personally love using our Always pan for scrambled eggs as it provides an ideal heating environment and the eggs slide right off easily.

Tips for Perfect Scrambled Eggs

1. Cook eggs over medium heat – be careful not to let your pan get too hot otherwise the egg curds will overcook and become rubbery.
2. Remove eggs from heat if cooking too fast – it should take the eggs about 2-3 minutes to cook in total. If you find that they’re cooking too fast, remove the pan from heat for a few seconds to regulate the temperature.
3. Fold sour cream in eggs at end of cooking – once the eggs are mostly set, gently fold in 1 tablespoon sour cream until sour cream is melted and eggs are creamy.

Serving Suggestions

Try these ideas for serving scrambled eggs.

• Avocado or regular toast
• With add-ins – try folding in sliced avocado, cheese, sauteed mushrooms, spinach, sweet pepper, fresh herbs, a drizzle of hot sauce, salsa, and so much more!
• In a breakfast burrito or sandwich
• Alongside a breakfast meat such as sausage or bacon

There you have it, the secret to perfectly creamy scrambled eggs is now in your hands! And boy do they ever do their job right, the eggs are so insanely fluffy, yet creamy at the same time with just the right amount of tang from the sour cream.

You just won breakfast in the most simple way, congrats.

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More egg breakfast favorites to make next!

• Asparagus Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
• Sheet Pan Sweet Corn Summer Squash Hash
• Chilaquiles Verdes

This post was updated with new recipe tips and photos on 2/22/24.